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12 min · BehaviorHow to Calm an Autistic Child During a Meltdown
It can get difficult to manage tantrums and meltdowns. Parents and caregivers who experience this, often wonder how to calm their autistic child. We wanted to gather some information on what are meltdowns and tantrums, and how to deal with…
18 min · BehaviorAutism and Food Aversion
A comprehensive guide on how to tackle food aversions and food sensitivity amongst children with autism. What is Sensory Sensitivity? can often be found alongside with autism. Sensory issues that can be found with autism usually include…
12 min · BehaviorAutism and Behavioural Therapy
Behavioral therapy describes types of therapy that treat mental health disorders. Through this therapy, it is aimed to identify and help change the harmful or unhealthy behaviors. Behavioral therapy is based on the idea that all behaviors…
16 min · BehaviorRestricted and Repetitive Behaviours in Autism
Restricted and repetitive behaviors are one of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. These mean the repetitive movements, ritualistic behavior such as rocking back and forth. , sensory sensitivities are included in the…
16 min · BehaviorSensory Processing Disorder - Types and Definition
Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD in short, is a neurological disorder where individuals give abnormal responses to sensory information that the individual perceives. SPD is in a way difficulty integrating information from the senses…
2 min · BehaviorImpulsivity and Impulsive Behavior in Children
Children are naturally curious. Part of growing up entails exploration, pushing boundaries, breaking the rules, and deciphering social cues. Because these early years are often full of unpredictability and rambunctiousness (think about the…
2 min · BehaviorFocus Techniques for Distracted Kids with ADHD / ADD
Focus Techniques for ADHD / ADD Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for parents, especially when it comes time to teach about concentration skills. Here we’ve outlined some strategies to help…
2 min · BehaviorBehavior Therapy for Children with ADHD
The benefits of treating ADHD with stimulant medication are well-documented and numerous, and while nearly 80% of children receiving the likes of Ritalin and Adderall will have their symptoms improve, there are occasions when parents should…
3 min · BehaviorAggressive Behavior in Children with Autism
Aggression and temper tantrums seen in autism are common between ages of 2 and 5 and are the most challenging behavior situations for parents with autistic children. In the aggression accompanied by autism, the child may harm himself or…
